The highly anticipated release date for Drishyam 3 has been revealed, marking the return of Ajay Devgn as Vijay Salgaonkar. The film is slated to hit theaters on October 2, 2026, a date that carries significant weight within the narrative of the Drishyam franchise.
The announcement, made on Monday, December 22, 2025, has sent waves of excitement among fans eager to witness the final chapter of this gripping crime thriller. A promo video accompanied the announcement, featuring Ajay Devgn's voiceover, reflecting on the themes of truth, morality, and family that have been central to the series. The tagline, "Aakhri hissa baaki hai," hints at a conclusive and intense resolution to Vijay Salgaonkar's story.
Drishyam 3 will see the return of the original cast, including Tabu, Shriya Saran, Ishita Dutta, Mrunal Jadhav, Rajat Kapoor and Kamlesh Sawant. Abhishek Pathak, who directed Drishyam 2, will be returning as director and co-writer alongside Aamil Keeyan Khan and Parveez Shaikh. The film is produced by Alok Jain, Ajit Andhare, Kumar Mangat Pathak, and Abhishek Pathak, and presented by Star Studios and Panorama Studios.
The Drishyam franchise began in 2015 with the first film, a remake of the Malayalam film of the same name. The story revolves around Vijay Salgaonkar, a cable operator who uses his wit and knowledge of cinema to protect his family after they become embroiled in a murder investigation. Drishyam was a box office success, earning ₹110.40 crores worldwide. The sequel, Drishyam 2, released in 2022, continued Vijay's story and was an even greater commercial triumph, grossing ₹342 crore worldwide.
For those who want to revisit the Salgaonkar family's journey, Drishyam and Drishyam 2 are available on various platforms.
- Drishyam (2015): Can be purchased on Apple TV. It may also be available for free on Tamasha.
- Drishyam 2 (2022): Is available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video and MX Player. You can also rent it on Amazon Video.
Drishyam 3 is currently in production across multiple cities and is expected to be even larger in scale than its predecessors. The film is anticipated to wrap up shooting in the first half of next year.
